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[hedgepig]

Bilbo has been smelling bad lately, not enough to make your eyes water but it sure smells like he rolled in his poop.... I don't know if he rolled in it or not (theres no poop in his quills), but I just gave him a bath and cleaned out his cage last week. I change the carefresh maybe every 2 weeks. He usually doens't smell, his cage can get a little smelly but HE never did. Is something wrong with him?

 

[hedgepig]

I forgot to mention, he's 11 months if that helps. Thanks.

 

[Melissa]

You should be cleaning the cage more often than every 2 weeks. Especially if he is starting to stink. Hedgehogs shouldnt stink. Try cleaning his cage a couple times a week.

 

[Kalandra]

Sounds like you need to up the cleaning cycle. A full clean should be performed at least weekly. For more messy hogs you may find yourself fully cleaning his cage 2-3 times a week. For my messy guy I have to change his cage liner daily.

You should also be spot cleaning the cage daily. Removing any wet spots or feces from the cage.

 

[paris26]

Hedgies at that age tend to be pooping machines so keeping on the cleaning is a must! Also, what kind of diet is he on? Cat kibbles with fish in them tend to lead to stinkier poops

 

[hedgepig]

Ok, I will defianatly up the cleaning, would liners be easier to change than hedgie fluff?

 

[Hathery]

In my opinions liners are MUCH easier than the paper bedding.